ES1290890U - Quick hitch mechanism for portable systems in vehicles (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Rapid hitch mechanism for portable systems in vehicles, characterized by that it is constituted from at least one lane (1) and at least one universal support (2), equipped with a selective release and blocking mechanism throughout said lane (1), where: a) The lane (1) materializes in an elongated profile that presents holes (3) for its screwing fixation in the structure of the vehicle, with an upper (5) rib of coupling of the upper end of the universal support, as well as a Lower staggering (6) next to that established on its lower edge an alignment of a plurality of locking holes (7). b) The Universal Support (2) will materialize in a flattened profile, with a higher action (8) of fixing to the upper rib (5) of the lane (1), support that has fixing holes (9) for the equipment or accessories (10) that is treated and that includes a housing (11) in which a ratchet (12) is vertically moved against the tension of a spring (13), which is activated through a button (14), ratchet (12) that fits on the lower staggering (6) of the lane (1) and that in turn has at least one teton (15), selectively fit into the lock holes (7) of the lane (1). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Quick hitch mechanism for portable systems in vehicles

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention relates to a quick coupling mechanism for portable systems in vehicles whose purpose is to allow changing the way of working in vehicles that transport portable items that can be used both inside and outside the vehicle.

It is therefore a system that allows equipment, objects or accessories to be coupled and uncoupled on a series of rails that are arranged on the internal structure of the vehicle, in such a way that it allows not only ease and speed of anchoring/unanchoring of equipment, but also robustness in said fixing (given that this equipment can be subjected to large inertial forces due to the movement of the vehicle), but also great versatility when it comes to redistributing this equipment within the vehicle.

The invention is applicable to a wide variety of vehicles in which changing features are required, being able to cite as an example from private or government vehicles such as ambulances, civil protection service, military, caravan individuals, etc...

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the field of practical application of the invention, when transporting certain equipment or objects in vehicles, such as an ambulance, military vehicles, etc., this equipment is usually stored in special cabinets or furniture dedicated to this purpose.

This obviously poses a problem, both due to the lack of stability of said equipment and due to space limitations and the possibility of reconditioning the distribution of the equipment within the vehicle based on the changing needs that it requires.

Likewise, this philosophy poses a problem when it comes to cleaning and disinfecting the vehicle, since there are no diaphanous surfaces, quite the contrary.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The quick coupling mechanism for portable systems in vehicles that the invention proposes fully satisfactorily solves the aforementioned problems based on a highly effective solution.

For this, the mechanism of the invention is made up of two main parts, a profile that functions as a rail, with ribs for hooking the equipment or accessories in question, which are linked to this rail through a second piece, attachable and detachable quickly, safely and easily to said rail, making it impossible to move during its transport.

More specifically, this second piece, acting as a universal support on which the accessories or equipment in question are mounted, materializes in a profile that hooks onto the main rail, selectively at any point along its length, so which is coupled by hooking the upper ends between both profiles and tilting the support in a downward direction, including the support in correspondence with its lower end a manual actuation mechanism in which a pawl actuated manually against the tension of a spring participates , the rail having in its lower area an alignment of holes in which lugs provided in the aforementioned ratchet are selectively engageable, which prevents the longitudinal displacement of the support along the rail during the transport movement in the vehicle, leaving it completely subject in the chosen area to leave it fixed.

Thus, the universal support can be hooked in any position of the rail or main profile in which the locking lugs coincide with some of the holes of the alignment of holes that said rail includes.

In accordance with another of the characteristics of the invention, it has been provided that the ratchet actuation mechanism also has a safety device that prevents its accidental actuation that could leave said system free, putting the transported load in a situation of danger to the occupants of the vehicle.

From this structuring the following advantages are achieved:

• Simple structure, based on a profile attached to the interior of the vehicle that facilitates cleaning and disinfection compared to other existing models.

• Avoids hidden places or nooks and crannies such as the inside of the screw heads that fasten said profile to the vehicle frame by means of slots for flashings, leaving everything completely hidden, thus facilitating its more efficient and much faster cleaning.

• A faster and more intuitive way of hooking for use in operating conditions with high degrees of speed or nervousness on the part of the operator.

• Possibility of reinforcing said system at greater efforts by acting on the lower coupling part to increase its contact surface, thus increasing its mechanical strength against impacts at higher speeds.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is going to be made below and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of its practical embodiment, a set of plans is attached as an integral part of said description. where, by way of illustration and not limitation, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Shows a profile view of the piece that functions as a rail that participates in a quick coupling mechanism for portable systems in vehicles made in accordance with the object of the present invention.

Figure 2.- Shows a front elevation view of a section of said rail.

Figure 3.- Shows a profile view of the universal support, intended to be selectively coupled along the rail of figures 1 and 2, support that appears without the associated coupling/decoupling mechanism.

Figure 4.- Shows a front elevation view of the device of figure 3.

Figures 5, 6 and 7.- Show respective profile views of the sequential coupling maneuvers of the universal support on the rail, a support that appears in this case associated with a piece of equipment or accessory, as well as with the coupling/uncoupling mechanism to the rail. lane.

Figure 8.- Shows, finally, a rear perspective view of the universal support at the level of the drive and locking means thereof.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the figures outlined, it can be seen how two essential parts participate in the quick coupling mechanism of the invention, a rail (1) shown in figures 1 and 2, and a universal support (2), made up of a base of a profile like the one shown in figures 3 and 4, and equipped with a release and locking mechanism, like the one shown in figures 5 to 8.

Well, the rail (1) is embodied in an elongated profile that has two alignments of holes (3) for its fixing by screwing in the structure of the vehicle, these alignments having constricted slots (4) for the coupling of a rubber gasket. once the rail is screwed, so that the screws are hidden, thus avoiding the accumulation of dirt.

The rail (1) has an upper rib (5) on which it will support an upper bend (8) that participates in the universal support (2), as well as a lower step (6) next to which they are established on its edge. bottom an alignment of a plurality of locking holes (7).

For its part, the universal support (2) will materialize in an essentially flattened profile, with the aforementioned upper bend (8), with a series of fixing holes (9) for the equipment or accessories (10) in question. .

As can be seen in figures 5 to 7, below the universal support (2), a casing (11) is screwed into which a ratchet (12) is vertically movable against the tension of a spring (13), which It is actuated through a button (14), ratchet (12) that fits on the lower step (6) of the rail (1) and which in turn has at least one lug (15), preferably two longitudinally aligned, nestable selectively into the locking holes (7).

In this way, and as shown in figures 5 to 7, the universal support (2) will be selectively positioned along the rail (1) at the point that is deemed appropriate, tilting the support and matching the upper bend (8) of this with the upper rib (5) of the rail (1) to then tilt said support and act on the button (14) to extend the pawl (12) so that it can overcome the height of the lower step (6) of the rail (1), so that a joint coupling of the end of the pawl (12) is carried out in the lower step (6) and of the lugs (15) in the chosen locking holes (7).

Finally, it only remains to point out that, between the button (14) and the casing (11), a space "A" is defined, the one referenced in figure 7, according to the necessary travel of the button (14) to release the universal support, so that, as shown in figure 8, associated with this button a safety (16) can be established that prevents its accidental activation, materialized in this case in a tilting plate on a vertical axis (17) that in said drive invades the space defined between the button (14) and the casing (11), preventing the vertical movement of said button and consequently the involuntary decoupling of the universal support.

Claims (3)

1a.- Quick coupling mechanism for portable systems in vehicles, characterized in that it is constituted from at least one rail (1) and at least one universal support (2), equipped with a selective release and locking mechanism along of said rail (1), where: a) The rail (1) takes the form of an elongated profile that has holes (3) for its fixing by screwing it to the structure of the vehicle, with an upper rib (5) for coupling the upper end of the universal support, as well as a lower step (6) next to which an alignment of a plurality of locking holes (7) is established on its lower edge. b) The universal support (2) will materialize in a flattened profile, with an upper bend (8) for fixing to the upper rib (5) of the rail (1), support that has fixing holes (9) for the equipment or accessories (10) in question and which includes at the bottom a casing (11) in which a ratchet (12) is vertically movable against the tension of a spring (13), which is actuated through a push button ( 14), ratchet (12) that fits on the lower step (6) of the rail (1) and which in turn has at least one lug (15), selectively engageable in the locking holes (7) of the rail (1). ). 2a.- Quick coupling mechanism for portable systems in vehicles, according to claim 1a, characterized in that the holes (3) for fixing the rail (1) by screwing in the structure of the vehicle, are distributed in two alignments that have slots strangulated (4) for coupling a rubber gasket to hide said screws. 3.- Quick coupling mechanism for portable systems in vehicles, according to claim 1, characterized in that between the button (14) and the casing (11) of the universal support (2) a space "A" is defined in which it is capable of inserting and extracting a folding lock (16) of the button block (14).